Head Start Teacher Assistant

AMHERST Head Start Teacher Assistant Infant Toddler $5,000 sign on bonus Community Action Pioneer Valley is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Coordinator for the Young Parents Program(YPP). The coordinator provides direct participant services, program leadership including staff training, supervision, completion of data reporting, for a performance-based program providing services focused on education and career, parenting and family support for young families receiving DTA TAFDC benefits throughout Franklin and Hampshire Counties. Work with families to identify goals, reduce barriers, implement education curriculum using a trauma informed and positive youth development approach. Strong collaboration skills required. Track, monitor, and report program outcomes. Develop processes for ongoing quality improvement of program implementation. Experience in workforce development program and successful staff supervision skills required. Candidates must pass a CORI and, have a reliable vehicle, and a safe driving record. Strong team, positive work environment, excellent training. $25.72-$27.30 per hour depending on qualifications.We have outstanding supervision, training and benefits. We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance,?Sick, Vacation, Float time and 12.5 paid Holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint-based national CORI, NCOR, and out of state checks if applicable, and driving record check. Please go to https://www.communityaction.us/employment for full job description, information regarding benefits and to apply with cover letter and resume.